Hadley Matthews 10/22/18…read moreJulie Wheeler English 121 parents and students Colorado Early Colleges Parker As a student of Colorado Early Colleges Parker, I know what it is like to attend the school. Colorado Early Colleges is a charter school that offers free college education for students still in high schooler. This particular CEC is located in Parker, Colorado. I have attended CECP for two years and I am now a junior. Although small and sometimes chaotic, Colorado Early Colleges Parker is a good school that has great teachers, flexible schedules, and family-like students. Most of the teachers at CECP are wonderful people. They attempt to make learning easy and will help any student who is struggling. The teachers are chosen carefully and the jobs are not handed out to just any teacher. Some of the student's favorite teachers are the more outgoing ones who are very engaging and exciting in class. Obviously, there will always be teachers that the students dislike, but not because they do their job poorly. Even the teachers who are not favored by the students make an effort to teach as much as they can. I have discovered that all I have to do is ask for help and it is always given. They will find time out of their day to make sure I understand. The free college that is given to students at the school is very helpful for kid's futures. Students can test into college classes or finish their high school classes first. The school allows students to collect high school and college credits that work into colleges. Many times, kids will have less years of actual college because of the classes they completed while attending CECP. Personally, I am going to stay an extra year here and it can help me with my nursing career. I will be able to get a couple classes out of the way here, so I don't have to live the rest of my life in college. Schedules can be very flexible. They can also take classes at ACC at any time and go off campus. Every student has an adviser who helps them plan out what classes they will take every semester. The adviser tries to relate the classes with what the student wants to do in their future. Career choices play a large role in what classes the students take. College is extremely expensive, so if someone has the opportunity to have some for free, they better take it. The school in Parker is very small. Students have to constantly walk up and down the stairs when they switch classes. It can be annoying but it's not the worst thing in the world. Many classes don't have their own classroom, so it isn't uncommon for one room to be used for multiple classes. The cafeteria can just barely fit all of the students. Fortunately, students all have different class schedules with different off periods, so the cafeteria doesn't need to fit all of the students at once. Being in a packed building can affect students in good and bad ways. Personally, I love the small environment, because I can be closer to people and talk with everyone. But clearly, not everyone is as extroverted as I am. The tightly packed school can cause stress and anxiety for others. Also, being in a building and not an actual school, doesn't give students the chance to have P.E. class or sports. I don't think we will ever have a gym! The students at the school are very accepting. Yes, not everyone can be, but the majority of the kids are great people. We are pretty much all nerds and used to be awkward homeschoolers, or bad kids who got kicked out of public school and this is the only place left to go. The best thing about the school is the fact that grade levels are mixed. When I first joined, I didn't think there were grades at all. Freshmen and seniors can be in the same class. Everyone tests at different levels and the students don't care. They are usually accepting and kind. Someone could be in college math and high school literature, and it's okay. Sure, upperclassmen might still say, "ewww freshmen", but mostly all friend groups are mixed evenly. To me, that's the greatest thing about this school. To many teenagers, school can be intimidating. When I walk into tiny CECP, I am welcomed into a small school with warm smiles. It I would definitely recommend this school. The waiting list is already pretty long. People want to join, and for good reason. Colorado Early Colleges Parker is not perfect, but it is the best school around currently. I rate this school 4 stars. Compared to public schools, CECP is a much better choice.

This school is occasionally ok. Some of the kids are cool…read more The teaching is iffy. Some teachers are cool, some are not.

Nice school and here for my sons basketball game. It is identical to Thunderridge HS, so it's quite…read morestrange to walk in, as that's my sons school. Don't know much about the school, but nice neighborhood and fairly new school.

Awesome culture, great principal and admin, great teachers, really great kids, 75 activities, and…read moreclubs, seriously something for everyone.

Terrible school the sports are so bad. Chaparral high school is so much better go there instead!!!read more

Why do parents think that education now is what it was in the 1950's? Children leading in the…read moreclassroom? Wow! What a great example of student empowerment. Teaching kids empathy through seeing their teacher as a human being? So relationships matter? Hmmm, rigor, relevance, and relationships. I remember learning about that in teach school! I visited this school. What a wonderful environment. Keep up the good work! Children working creatively and actually applying the skills they are learning. That sounds amazing. I would love for my kids to go to such a wonderful school

Challenge is a great school! Have had two children there until this school year. The older one is…read morein high school now and was very prepared! The high school teachers have stated that they notice a difference and they are happy! They notice that my child had a different experience in education. They appreciate that they can read my child's homework and that they came to high school with a great foundation! It is the expected foundation to prepare them for the future.

Leman Academy Of Excellence is my favorite school in Parker CO. We had the opportunity to try a…read moreprivate school and another charter school before Leman and our kids have thrived and excelled in Leman the most. We love the beautiful atmosphere, the friendly front office, the excellent communication and challenging curriculum. We have been harassed in our old charter school to donate money but never in Leman. You can even tell how efficient the school is by comparing its car pool system to other struggling charter schools.

The teachers here are immature, and don't count on your child feeling welcome here if they are…read moredifferent in any. My youngest daughter's 4th grade teacher was extremely petty and had showed an email of mine to the whole class just to prove a point. there is staff that is ableist and racist. Do not recommend.

Our daughter attended SCS for 3s Preschool and we had a wonderful experience. As she is our eldest,…read moreI was curious about exploring other educational models / learning methodology. I also was not yet 100% sold on paying for a Christian education. She did a year of Montessori preschool and two years at a homeschool hybrid. This process of exploration over three years helped me gain clarity on what we want to prioritize in our children's education. It ultimately led us back to SCS, with grateful hearts. She returned to SCS as a first grader this past school year and I was completely blown away. I'll touch on three areas of 'insider insight' that I couldn't have known about until we were part of the school: community, discipleship and spiritual maturity. Community Community is of utmost importance to me, especially coming from a small, tightly-knit homeschool community at our previous school. SCS not only met, but exceeded my expectations for a parent community. I immediately felt plugged in and connected to the parent community just by jumping into a few of the many opportunities for parent involvement like Parents in Prayer, Mom's Time Out, Women's Bible Study, Room Parent and Volunteer XC / Track Coach. Raising our children in a community of like-minded, trustworthy, faithful and believing families is high on our priority list and brings so much peace of mind. I have connected with and really love and enjoy, not just a handful of families, but SO many families at SCS! Discipleship We truly felt that our daughter's teacher and all of her 'specials' teachers (PE, Music, Art & Library) partnered with us in training her up in the ways she should go. A biblical worldview and curriculum is woven throughout all subjects. As such, we have a consistency of discipleship from home, to church, to school. Spiritual Maturity Growing in my own spiritual maturity over the past three years and critically thinking about what I want our kids to take away from their education convinced me of the importance of investing in a Christian education, including any sacrifice necessary to make that happen. This first year back at SCS only affirmed and solidified that decision for me. I recently attended the last chapel of the year which featured two graduating eighth grade speakers. I was moved to tears by the spiritual maturity of these two young ladies. The spiritual fruit of a Christian education was evident in their words. I left challenged, moved, and hopeful for my own young children's experience. My own daughter demonstrated so much spiritual growth this past year too. From the conversations we had, to the Bible stories she recounted to me, to the songs, pledges and other things she memorized - her little heart was captured. The culmination being when she gave her heart to Jesus toward the end of the year. Her teacher emailed my husband and I to share the good news and I just cried and praised God. Our daughter's first grade teacher and SCS are forever a part of our family's eternal story and we are beyond grateful. This school is educating for eternity and, as a parent, I can think of nothing more valuable.

Happy to see all the videos. Excellent job of educating children. Keep up the great work. Christ…read morecentered education is vital. Proverbs...Train up a child in the way he should go...and he ell not depart from it.

not the best school I could go to I guess, the deans don't care about literally anything and the…read moreteachers are somewhat nice, some teachers don't even give a crap if you do nothing. 2 stars

I didn't care for this school when I attended from 2013-2016. While there were a few gems of…read moreteachers, the administration was absent in the experiences of a majority of the students. I recently reached out to get the contact information of an old teacher to invite them to my college graduation, and administrations just as I remembered them-- rude and unhelpful! Do yourself and your child a favor and consider some other schools!

Just here for a Bball game, but very nice facilities and gym. Quality athletics and a well balanced…read moreprogram. It is a private school and the boys and girls are on separate campuses, which is fine if that's what you're looking for and you can afford the tuition.

As a parent of both a son and a daughter who attended Regis Jesuit, I wanted to love this school…read morebecause of its reputation and the values it promotes. Unfortunately, our experience did not reflect those values. The biggest concern for our family was the stark difference between the girls' and boys' divisions. Having children in both, we experienced what felt like two completely different schools. The expectations, communication, support, and overall leadership were noticeably stronger in the boys' division than in the girls' division. We found the leadership in the girls' division to be unresponsive and lacking the guidance and support families expect. Concerns were often dismissed rather than addressed, and there seemed to be different standards and expectations for girls than for boys. The environment often felt cliquish and unwelcoming. We observed bullying, exclusion, and a lack of meaningful intervention. Instead of feeling emotionally supported, our daughter struggled, and the experience had a significant impact on her well-being. Ultimately, we made the difficult decision to transfer our daughter to a public school. The difference has been remarkable. She is happier, more confident, and thriving in a much healthier environment. What disappointed us most was the disconnect between the school's stated mission and our actual experience. We expected a community rooted in compassion, integrity, and strong leadership, but our family experienced inconsistency, a lack of accountability, and limited support when it mattered most. Every family's experience is different, but based on ours, I would strongly encourage parents to carefully explore other schools before making this significant financial investment. We wish we had. No family should have to watch their child lose confidence or struggle emotionally because they don't feel supported at school. I sincerely hope Regis takes a hard look at the disparities between the girls' and boys' divisions and works to create an environment where every student feels valued, supported, and safe.

I'm munchin on some food and it's good cuz I been starvin for 4 hours. Free food 10/10 school nglread more

We moved from Douglas County specifically so we could get into Grandview. Grandview has received…read morenumerous awards for outstanding high schools in the USA. It is THE BEST. Like all high schools, you get out of it what you put in (and sometimes not even then). The teachers were absolutely incredible with our autistic son. The students - amazing. I cannot tell you how impressed I was with the students. The special needs students had mainstream students volunteer with them, sometimes 3 mainstream to 1 SN. There was so many kids on the basketball team they ended up making two teams so everyone could play more. I'd go to the games and just practically cry with joy. My son had the best experience of his life with Grandview. It was worth everything we had to do to go there. I'm sorry Logan T had a bad experience. But Grandview is truly, truly wonderful.